The
Powers or Forces representing the Musundi Bantu Pantheon of 18 gods
(Powers) Living and decided through the Primary Bantu Divination
system (Ntooukue Nkanda Mbuooma).

Speaking
in the past, the present, and the future of people, determining their
destiny, we provide protective guidelines against all ills and
intrigues. Focuses individual ahead and to see their own marvelous
albeit imperfect essence, and indicates what he will encounter in
nature and society to cure his ills.

These
territories are represented by the tiger (Ngo) and the lion (Zimba).

Date
of Celebration, June 4.

Represents
the Abdomen, thought and the balance of people.

2
– Nguaradialonga King of the territory of Ntusi :

The
Second Ruler.

God
of Spirituality.

It
is represented by the Lion.

Celebration
date: 1st. of January.

Closing
date: 1st. of February .

This
power is the symbol of duality.

It
is associated in Cuba with Mariwanga, Centella Ndoki in Palo Monte;
Oya or Yanzán in Ocha, Santa Teresa de Jesus and Candelaria in
Catholicism.

3
– Nyendy, King of the territory of Nzambami:

Third
Ruling Power.

God
of Spirituality.

Hand
that represents the human body and fire.

Territory
represented by the Wolf.

Celebration
date: July 5.

It
is associated in Cuba with Pata Llaga, Luleno , Coballende, Tata
Panzuá, in Palo Monte; Babalu Aye, Agronica in Ocha, and San Lazaro
in Catholicism.

Herein
represents the power of hands, the person born to succeed through the
work of his hands. (Memus).

It
is the god of lightning, the fire and the Caña Brava or Cane. He
owns the deadly diseases and can save those who are severely ill.

In
the year 2014, people must guard against deadly diseases. They should
go to medical specialists and also be treated for spiritual healing.

Avoid
fighting with friends and enemies, as this can be fatal.

Nsala
(Working , spiritual cleansing) To dismiss the old year and receive
the New:

Materials:

-
3 small water coconuts

-
Manteca de Corojo (Palm oil)

-
White cloth

-
White candle

-
Black candle

-
River water

-
Honey

Procedure:

A-
Place 3 coconuts on a plain plate

B
-Cover with Palm oil

C-
Add honey

D-
Wrap in white cloth

E-
Light Candle in a corner of the house

F-
With the package or macuto, rub your body from head to feet three
times. Once completed, snuff the candle. Once completed, locate a
place to light a black candle and place the macuto there. THis should
be done three days in a row, upon which the materials are to be
brought to a place in the wilds, preferably to be place at the base
of a plant of caña brava (cane plant) if you live where such may be
found. Deposit it with nine coins of any denomination.

When
you return home, take a bath with river water, green coconut water,
and three white rose petals.

Prayer
to be sung or spoken:

Chorus:
Kondo - Yenye Bilongo Ntofuá , Yenye Kondo .

Leader:
- Bilongo Ntofuá .

It
is the year of venerating and working with the four elements:

Earth, Water, Air and Fire.

Start
looking at nature (Trees, flowers, rivers, etc.) created by Ngurunda,
the reason is that there is urgent nead to preserve nature and time
is running out. There is no where else to go. Earth nurtures us
physically and spiritually. This is the essential message of the
Musundi Bantu letter.

Before
natural disasters such as we have seen in recent years increase, our
letter urges people to focus on revering nature to aid against a
natural increase in disasters that we have seen in recent years, our
letter focuses on revering them and to approach the power from which
they eminate, recognizing them as the source of wisdom among
religious people, and as an alternative source of healing for both
body and spirit.

This
year the powers of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air should be used to
protect against hexes and to promote health, economic welfare, and
love.

Nsala
(Work )

Materials

A-
3 earthenware pots

B-
A pinwheel

C-
A little dirt from the wilds

D- A little river water

E-
3 pieces of charcoal

Procedure:

A-
Take one of the earthernware vessels, throwing earth on it, on the
second, water, and on the third the charcoal.

D-
Afterwards, pour the water over the charcoal, then earth over the
water.

Swirl
all the pots in your hands in a motion like a whirlwind to remove the
bad and bring the good. Afterwards, place the pots on the ground
where you performed the ritual and cover with plantain leaves. After
three days take it to the woods and place it in the trunk of a tree,
paying an offering of 7 coins.

If
you are facing marriage and work problems, the best time to make
offerings is at night to the mysteries of the sea. You must go
dressed in dark clothing with your head covered by a red cloth.

What
the Prophecy Dictates:

An
import element in this letter refers to the need for proper mental
health care. The human condition, especially in these times may be
overwhelmed by the hazards, material concerns, and the desire for
material goods, may drive some to insanity, where they risk all the
essentials values, leaving one a spiritual orphan as well.

Spiritual
Protection this Year.

The
tiger, the lion, and the wolf serving as decoration may be used as
protective amulets in the house, or in jewellry or in paintings,
sculptures or effigies.

It
is recommended to do Nsalas (spiritual works) with Ngurunda
(Gurunfinda, Ossain, or Nasakó.

Beware
of diseasaes associated with:BEWARE OF DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH :

This
is the year in which Ngurundistas, Osainistas, Nfumberos, Nganguleros
and especially the powers of those who are affiliated with Nasakó,
Imust play a special role in helping humanity. THey must pool their
knowledge to remove illeness and misfortunes from people with no
distinction to creed.

The
spirits of the Musundi Bantu who may be called upon to create a
strong spiritual character to all that they do:

1
– Nsaku Ne Bunda (Don Manuel Antonio).

Mani
Kongo Ambassador in the Vatican, Mbanza Kongo. 1570-1608.

2
- Kuango Nzuambu.

Musundi
who first came to Cuba from the Kongo and who was given the name in
Cuba of “King of the Kongo” from Mbanza Kongo, in the territory
of the Musundi.

3
– Kazuluangu.

Son
of Kuango Nzuambu.

He
was the second Tatandy Musundi in Cuba.

4
- Tifre Nzuila.

Son
of Kazuluangu.

Heir
of the third Nganga ( Kalwanga ).

5
- Marianga . ( Maria Conga ) .

She
was daughter of Tifre.

First
Yayandi of Musundis.

Heir
of the fourth Kalwanga.

6
– Jozuango (Joseph Batalla).

Son
of Marianga (Maria Conga)

Fourth
Heir.

Tips:

Warns
against disturbing the remains of the dead.

Advises
the religious practitioner to use a head band with Tiger skin or
tigert skin printed fabric.

EPILOGUE
:

Based
upon the philosophy of Ngurunda, the Musundi believe in the existence
of a double soul, and in life after death.

The Hedge Mason's Friends:

E C Ballard is a Folklorist, and Ethnographer specializing in Afro-Caribbean traditions of Central African origin, Fraternalism, Celtic Studies and Ethnomusicology, having received his Ph.D. in Folklore and Folklife from the University of Pennsylvania. Eoghan has been variously musical instrument maker, bookseller, college professor, academic dean, and independent researcher. Eoghan is Tata Nganga, a Vodousaint, and is a Master Mason, Orator for Lodge Intrepid, and GM of GLMRNAC, affiliated with UMURM.